Aspire Private Capital LLC lessened its stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI – Free Report) by 72.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,809 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 15,218 shares during the period. Aspire Private Capital LLC’s holdings in Gaming and Leisure Properties were worth $260,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Spire Wealth Management increased its position in shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties by 62.3% during the third quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 620 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 238 shares during the period. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB grew its stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 89.3% in the third quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 655 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 309 shares in the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in Gaming and Leisure Properties in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd increased its holdings in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 412.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd now owns 676 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 544 shares during the period. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in Gaming and Leisure Properties during the 2nd quarter worth $39,000. Institutional investors own 91.14% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity In other news, CFO Desiree A. Burke sold 9,804 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.02, for a total transaction of $480,592.08. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 128,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,291,815.04. This represents a 7.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Steven Ladany sold 13,409 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.04, for a total value of $603,941.36. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 57,886 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,607,185.44. This represents a 18.81% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 48,412 shares of company stock valued at $2,282,027 in the last ninety days. 4.26% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades GLPI has been the subject of several research reports. Stifel Nicolaus set a $48.50 target price on Gaming and Leisure Properties in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Barclays cut their price target on Gaming and Leisure Properties from $53.00 to $52.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties from $53.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Scotiabank raised their target price on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties from $48.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.32.
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Gaming and Leisure Properties Trading Up 0.2% Shares of NASDAQ:GLPI opened at $44.42 on Friday. Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. has a 12-month low of $41.17 and a 12-month high of $50.89. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $46.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $45.42. The company has a market capitalization of $12.58 billion, a PE ratio of 15.26, a P/E/G ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a current ratio of 3.84, a quick ratio of 3.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.99 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.01. Gaming and Leisure Properties had a return on equity of 17.10% and a net margin of 52.24%.The firm had revenue of $407.03 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $406.02 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.95 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Gaming and Leisure Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.060-4.110 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. will post 3.81 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th were given a dividend of $0.78 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 13th. This represents a $3.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.0%. Gaming and Leisure Properties’s dividend payout ratio is presently 107.22%.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Profile (Free Report)
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc (NASDAQ: GLPI) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and management of gaming and entertainment properties. Established in 2013 as a spin-off from Penn National Gaming, the company was designed to acquire and hold real estate assets associated with casinos, racetracks and other gaming facilities, while leasing those assets back to operating partners under long-term, triple-net lease agreements.
The company’s core activities involve identifying attractive gaming real estate, structuring lease agreements that align tenant incentives with property performance, and actively managing its portfolio to enhance asset value.
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This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.26%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.
These are companies saying that they are going to make more money in the year ahead in the face of everything that is happening around the globe.
Let’s review six upcoming dividend raises—stocks paying up to 7.2% today!—dished by companies with the audacity to continue collecting cash regardless of what the world has in store for them.
“Frontrunning” these announcements, by the way, can be an excellent way to generate returns. As these dividends pop they will act like “magnets” pulling these associated stock prices higher. Post-raise we’ll often see that the current yields are unchanged. Why? Because the stock already rallied in tandem with the payout hike.
6 Dividend Raises To Watch For In The Next Few WeeksNasdaq (NDAQ)
Dividend Yield: 1.3%
2025 Increase: 12.5%
Projected Q2 Distribution Announcement: Late April
Nasdaq (NDAQ) is the eponymous company behind the Nasdaq Stock Market exchange and the Nasdaq Composite index—and quite a bit more that most investors might not know. It also operates the Philadelphia and Boston stock exchanges, as well as seven European stock exchanges. And it’s the name behind Verafin (financial crime management solutions), AxiomSL (risk data management and regulatory reporting), and Calypso (capital markets and treasury solutions).
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Despite being all of the above and more, NDAQ’s performance over the very long term has looked mighty similar to its tech-heavy market index—which is, to say, outstanding. That success finally translated into a dividend starting in 2012.
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That dividend growth has largely been brisk, and included a 12.5% boost a year ago, to 27 cents per share quarterly. That amounts to less than 30% of Nasdaq’s projected profits for this year—plenty of runway to keep the pedal down should it raise again, which based on past announcements would happen sometime in late April.
The 1.3% yield isn’t much to look at, but that’s largely because of the aforementioned stock success. But it’s relatively elevated currently thanks to a double-digit decline in 2026, courtesy of the AI-linked clobbering of software stocks this year. NDAQ might have been thrown out with the bathwater. The Nasdaq is working on launching 23/5 stock trading, tokenizing markets, adding daily expirations for single-stock options, and more—and is looking to incorporate artificial intelligence into its own solutions. All of this led the company to raise its medium-term Solutions guidance from 8%-11% average annual growth to 9%-12% growth while keeping its expense forecast level.
Synchrony Financial (SYF)
Dividend Yield: 1.8%
2025 Increase: 20.0%
Projected Q2 Distribution Announcement: Late April
Synchrony Financial (SYF) is a credit company that’s happy to work in the limelight. Once a subsidiary of General Electric (GE)’s GE Capital until its 2014 spinoff and initial public offering (IPO), Synchrony provides credit cards, commercial credit products and consumer installment loans.
It does virtually all of this under other brands: Perhaps most notable is the CareCredit health and wellness credit cards, but it also provides payments and financing solutions for companies including Walgreens (WBA), American Eagle (AEO), Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), Polaris (PII), and more.
Synchrony’s dividend has more than doubled over the past decade, but SYF is hardly a habitual dividend raiser. In fact, it failed to increase its distribution as recently as 2024; when it did in 2023, it did so in July. But its 2025 hike came in late April, so that’s where I’ll be looking for another potential hike.
SYF’s dividend history doesn’t really turn up any patterns, but there’s still reason to believe that any raise could be substantial.
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For one, Synchrony is paying out just 13% of estimated 2026 earnings as cash distributions. SYF’s profits can be highly variable, so management is likely to keep a conservative payout ratio—but even then, the company has plenty more room to expand that dividend.
Also, most of Synchrony’s largest hikes have occurred in and around its most profitable years, and SYF is coming off a strong 2025 that admittedly saw modest growth but still produced elevated top and bottom lines near the top of its long-term range.
Victory Capital Holdings (VCTR)
Dividend Yield: 3.0%
2025 Increase: 4.2%
Projected Q2 Distribution Announcement: Early May
Victory Capital Holdings (VCTR) is an investment manager that provides specialized investment strategies to institutions, retirement platforms and individual investors.
Specifically, it offers mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, private funds, brokerage services and more. And it does so through a variety of brands it has picked up through its acquisitive history, including Integrity Asset Management (acquired through the purchase of Munder Capital Management) and WestEnd Advisors, among others. Perhaps most notable, though, is Victory Income Investors—the rebrand of USAA Asset Management Company, which it acquired in 2019.
VCTR was on the precipice of another blockbuster this year, making an $8.6 billion bid to acquire Janus Henderson in February, then sweetening the deal in March. But it ultimately withdrew, ceding Janus to a bid from Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst.
That’s not to say Victory is going to take all the cash earmarked for that acquisition and push it into the dividend—VCTR is a habitual buyer. But it is due.
I last looked at Victory Capital a year ago, and at the time, it was still in the midst of a yearslong streak of consecutive quarterly dividend hikes. It kept on that schedule for one more quarter … but the dividend has remained flat since then. That said, we’re nearing the one-year mark, and VCTR has never gone longer than a year without raising the payout.
The time to keep our eyes peeled is early May.
Paychex (PAYX)
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
2025 Increase: 10.2%
Projected Q2 Distribution Announcement: Early May
Paychex (PAYX) is one of the world’s largest payroll companies, operating not just in the U.S., but also Europe and India.
It’s best known for providing payroll processing, employee payment and payroll tax administration services, but it also offers employee benefit administration services, human resources (HR) support, insurance services, and more.
Paychex has a longstanding dividend dating back to 1988, with a long history of “good behavior” from a Dividend Magnet perspective.
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The drivers of this drop should be no surprise. As the job market goes, so goes Paychex, so investor fears of a “white-collar” recession have hammered PAYX shares.
Bottom-line growth did stall out in 2025, and in fact, earnings actually tapered off for the full year. But the top line continued to grow, and the company has still managed to exceed estimates over the past few quarters. Meanwhile, Wall Street is forecasting high-single-digit to low-double-digit earnings expansion for this year and next, so it’s possible the bear market in PAYX is more vibes than substance.
What’s more curious—and why I’ll be watching Paychex in early May, when it tends to announce its dividend increases—is its payout aggression. Last year, it hiked the dividend by a little over 10% … when doing so put its payout ratio above 85% based on 2025 estimates. It’s a little under 80% of 2026 targets, so a slowdown in payout growth would be a safe assumption anyways. But PAYX’s next dividend announcement could still tell us much about management’s confidence in the current employment environment.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI)
Dividend Yield: 7.0%
2025 Increase: 2.6%
Projected Q2 Distribution Announcement: Mid-May
Subscribers to my Hidden Yields service might be familiar with Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI)—a casino and gaming REIT with 71 assets under brands such as Caesars Entertainment (CZR), PENN Entertainment (PENN), Boyd Gaming (BYD), and more.
Gaming and Leisure Properties stands out from other gaming names in that it has extremely little exposure to the hub of American casinos, Las Vegas. Its only Vegas chip was the Tropicana—which Bally’s knocked down last year. (However, GLPI still owns the land, which now is the site of an under-construction stadium for Major League Baseball’s Athletics). Instead, its land is spread across 21 states, from New Mexico to Ohio to Rhode Island.
We held GLPI for a little more than a year between 2023 and 2024 before collecting a tidy profit. And despite selling just as the Fed started cutting its target rate (generally good for REITs), the stock—even including its sizable dividend—has been just under breakeven since then.
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GLPI’s portfolio is well-diversified in the gaming space, and the company added to it in February with the $700 million purchase of Bally’s Lincoln (Rhode Island), which could offer additional growth. The dividend, meanwhile, is easily covered at 76% of adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) estimates.
We’ll likely see whether the REIT’s short five-year dividend-growth streak continues later this quarter, as its next dividend announcement should come in mid-May.
Global Partners LP (GLP)
Dividend Yield: 7.2%
2025 Increase: 5.0% (across four hikes)
Projected Q2 Distribution Announcement: Mid-April
If we drop the “I,” we get our final potential dividend raiser: Global Partners LP (GLP).
Global Partners LP is a smaller, niche energy midstream and downstream name that works in liquid energy terminals, fueling locations and “retail experiences.” It operates across five divisions: Commercial, which provides fuel to commercial and government customers; Wholesale, which delivers fuels to resale customers; Retail, which includes more than 300 convenience markets under the Alltown, Alltown Fresh, JiffyMart, and other brands; Terminals, which involves 55 owned and operated terminals; and Real Estate Ventures, which develops properties.
GLP is a brand that’s sure to feel at least some pinch—that is, rising fuel retail prices could hamper its Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations (GSDO), which likely were looking at a weak Q1 anyways given a worse-than-usual winter.
I’m curious to see whether a more difficult environment further slows an already decelerating dividend. Global Partners is a quarterly raiser, but the rate of growth has dwindled from 2 cents per quarter in 2023, to 1 cent in 2024, to half-cent hikes across 2025.
Also, any improvement upon what is already a 7%-plus yield is certainly a welcome one.
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Aberdeen Group plc grew its holdings in shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI – Free Report) by 14.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 513,080 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after purchasing an additional 63,812 shares during the period. Aberdeen Group plc owned about 0.18% of Gaming and Leisure Properties worth $22,930,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Spire Wealth Management increased its position in shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties by 62.3% during the third quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 620 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 238 shares during the period. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 89.3% in the third quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 655 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 309 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in Gaming and Leisure Properties in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd grew its holdings in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 412.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd now owns 676 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 544 shares in the last quarter. Finally, True Wealth Design LLC raised its stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 238.3% in the fourth quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 866 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 610 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.14% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Gaming and Leisure Properties from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $52.00 to $53.00 in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus set a $48.50 price objective on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties from $53.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Mizuho boosted their price target on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $52.32.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, COO Brandon John Moore sold 16,884 shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.05, for a total value of $811,276.20. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 257,874 shares in the company, valued at $12,390,845.70. The trade was a 6.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director E Scott Urdang sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $47.37, for a total value of $189,480.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 130,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,178,421.73. This trade represents a 2.98% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 45,587 shares of company stock valued at $2,156,880 over the last 90 days. 4.26% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Stock Performance Shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties stock opened at $44.42 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $46.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $45.37. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.26, a PEG ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 0.68. Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. has a 12 month low of $41.17 and a 12 month high of $50.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 3.84 and a quick ratio of 3.84.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.99 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.01. Gaming and Leisure Properties had a net margin of 52.24% and a return on equity of 17.10%. The firm had revenue of $407.03 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $406.02 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.95 EPS. Gaming and Leisure Properties’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.5% on a year-over-year basis. Gaming and Leisure Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.060-4.110 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. will post 3.81 earnings per share for the current year.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th were issued a $0.78 dividend. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 13th. Gaming and Leisure Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 107.22%.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Company Profile (Free Report)
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc (NASDAQ: GLPI) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and management of gaming and entertainment properties. Established in 2013 as a spin-off from Penn National Gaming, the company was designed to acquire and hold real estate assets associated with casinos, racetracks and other gaming facilities, while leasing those assets back to operating partners under long-term, triple-net lease agreements.
The company’s core activities involve identifying attractive gaming real estate, structuring lease agreements that align tenant incentives with property performance, and actively managing its portfolio to enhance asset value.
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Key Takeaways Intuit shows earnings acceleration, with projected EPS growth of 14.9% for the current year.ANI Pharmaceuticals posts 13.9% expected EPS growth, driven by its branded and generic drug portfolio.Gaming and Leisure Properties projects 4.6% EPS growth from its gaming real estate model. As April began, astute investors started looking for companies demonstrating steady earnings growth as a sign of solid profitability. However, even more impactful is earnings acceleration, which often serves as a stronger catalyst for driving stock prices higher. Studies indicate that the top-performing stocks typically exhibit earnings acceleration before their share prices begin to rise.
To that end, Intuit Inc. (INTU - Free Report) , ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANIP - Free Report) and Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI - Free Report) are showing strong earnings acceleration this month.
Understanding Earnings Acceleration Earnings acceleration is the incremental growth in a company’s earnings per share (EPS). In other words, if a company’s quarter-over-quarter earnings growth rate increases within a stipulated time frame, it can be called earnings acceleration.
In the case of earnings growth, you pay for something that is already reflected in the stock price. However, earnings acceleration helps identify stocks that haven’t yet caught investors' attention and, once secured, will invariably lead to a rally in share price. This is because earnings acceleration considers both the direction and magnitude of growth rates.
An increasing percentage of earnings growth means that the company is fundamentally sound and has been on the right track for a considerable period. Meanwhile, a sideways percentage of earnings growth indicates a period of consolidation or slowdown, while a decelerating percentage of earnings growth may drag prices down.
Screening Parameters Using Research Wizard:Look at stocks for which the last two quarter-over-quarter percentage EPS growth rates exceed the previous periods’ growth rates. The projected EPS growth rates for the upcoming quarter are expected to exceed those of prior periods.
EPS % Projected Growth (Q1)/(Q0) greater than EPS % Growth (Q0)/(Q-1): The projected growth rate for the current quarter (Q1) over the completed quarter (Q0) has to be greater than the growth rate from the completed quarter (Q0) over one quarter ago (Q-1).
EPS % Growth (Q0)/(Q-1) greater than EPS % Growth (Q-1)/(Q-2): The growth rate for the completed quarter (Q0) over one quarter ago (Q-1) has to be greater than the growth rate from one quarter ago (Q-1) over two quarters ago (Q-2).
EPS % Growth (Q-1)/(Q-2) greater than EPS % Growth (Q-2)/(Q-3): The growth rate from one quarter ago (Q-1) over two quarters ago (Q-2) has to be greater than the growth rate from two quarters ago (Q-2) over three quarters ago (Q-3).
In addition to this, we have added the following parameters:
Current Price greater than or equal to $5: This screens out low-priced stocks.
Average 20-day volume greater than or equal to 50,000: High trading volume implies that the stocks have adequate liquidity.
The above criteria narrowed the universe of around 7,735 stocks to only three. Here are the stocks:
IntuitIntuit offers financial management, payments, capital, compliance and marketing services in the United States. INTU’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 14.9%. Currently, the company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
ANI Pharmaceuticals ANI Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets branded and generic drugs in the U.S. and globally. ANIP’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 13.9%. Presently, the company has a Zacks Rank #2.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires, finances and owns real estate leased to gaming operators. GLPI’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 4.6%. Currently, the company has a Zacks Rank #2.
Realty Income and VICI Properties are highlighted as top net lease REITs with wide moats and attractive valuations. Net lease REITs benefit from long-term, predictable cash flows and cost-of-capital advantages, especially those with access to European debt markets. O trades at 15.1x P/AFFO (below its historical 17.7x), offers a 5.0% yield, and is forecasted for a 15% 12-month total return.
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Alpine Income (PINE - Free Report) or Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Both Alpine Income and Gaming and Leisure Properties have a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now. The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that both of these companies have improving earnings outlooks. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.
PINE currently has a forward P/E ratio of 9.52, while GLPI has a forward P/E of 11.73. We also note that PINE has a PEG ratio of 1.36. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. GLPI currently has a PEG ratio of 2.08.
Another notable valuation metric for PINE is its P/B ratio of 1. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, GLPI has a P/B of 2.69.
These metrics, and several others, help PINE earn a Value grade of B, while GLPI has been given a Value grade of C.
Both PINE and GLPI are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that PINE is the superior value option right now.
Cwm LLC raised its holdings in Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI – Free Report) by 195.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 85,690 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 56,723 shares during the period. Cwm LLC’s holdings in Gaming and Leisure Properties were worth $3,829,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in GLPI. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties by 29.7% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 2,875 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $128,000 after acquiring an additional 658 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc. raised its stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 4.1% in the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 28,120 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $1,257,000 after acquiring an additional 1,114 shares during the period. Smith Moore & CO. acquired a new stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties during the 4th quarter valued at $249,000. Bayhunt Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties during the 4th quarter valued at $14,811,000. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. boosted its position in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 2,044,598 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $91,373,000 after purchasing an additional 46,024 shares during the period. 91.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages have recently weighed in on GLPI. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties from $52.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus set a $48.50 price target on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Mizuho raised their price objective on shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Gaming and Leisure Properties currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $52.41.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In other Gaming and Leisure Properties news, CFO Desiree A. Burke sold 9,804 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.02, for a total value of $480,592.08. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 128,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,291,815.04. The trade was a 7.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, COO Brandon John Moore sold 16,884 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.05, for a total transaction of $811,276.20. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 257,874 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,390,845.70. The trade was a 6.15% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 32,178 shares of company stock worth $1,552,938 in the last quarter. 4.26% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ GLPI opened at $46.12 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 3.84 and a quick ratio of 3.84. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $46.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $45.39. Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. has a one year low of $41.17 and a one year high of $50.31. The firm has a market cap of $13.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.85, a P/E/G ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 0.68.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.99 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $407.03 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $406.02 million. Gaming and Leisure Properties had a return on equity of 17.10% and a net margin of 52.24%.The company’s revenue was up 4.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.95 earnings per share. Gaming and Leisure Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.060-4.110 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. will post 3.98 EPS for the current year.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th were paid a $0.78 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13th. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.8%. Gaming and Leisure Properties’s payout ratio is 107.22%.
About Gaming and Leisure Properties (Free Report)
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc (NASDAQ: GLPI) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and management of gaming and entertainment properties. Established in 2013 as a spin-off from Penn National Gaming, the company was designed to acquire and hold real estate assets associated with casinos, racetracks and other gaming facilities, while leasing those assets back to operating partners under long-term, triple-net lease agreements.
The company’s core activities involve identifying attractive gaming real estate, structuring lease agreements that align tenant incentives with property performance, and actively managing its portfolio to enhance asset value.
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Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI - Free Report) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.96 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +1.32%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $0.98 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.99, delivering a surprise of +1.02%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates three times.
Gaming and Leisure Properties, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, posted revenues of $419.99 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.75%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $395.23 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future FFO expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Gaming and Leisure Properties shares have added about 3.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.3%.
What's Next for Gaming and Leisure Properties?While Gaming and Leisure Properties has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's FFO outlook. Not only does this include current consensus FFO expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Gaming and Leisure Properties was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus FFO estimate is $1.02 on $421.56 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.07 on $1.69 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the top 23% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 5.
This hotel real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Sunstone Hotel Investors' revenues are expected to be $242.74 million, up 3.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Gaming and Leisure Properties is reiterated as a Buy, supported by robust Q1 results and an attractive, sustainable 6.6% dividend yield. GLPI raised 2026 AFFO guidance to $1.212–$1.223 billion, reflecting strong rent hikes, acquisitions, and further supporting their $1.8 billion growth pipeline through 2027. Balance sheet remains solid with $274.5 million in cash, no debt maturities until 2028 following the recent debt issuance, and leverage at 4.96x, maintaining flexibility for expansion and dividend hikes.
In the search for equity income, many investors turn to real estate dividend stocks. Just look at the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF. The largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the category yields 3.66%, or more than triple the yield on the S&P 500.
With some homework, investors can boost their real estate equity income propositions. Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI 1.11%) confirms as much. This REIT, which yields an impressive 6.59%, isn't a casino stock in the traditional sense, but it counts some of the most recognizable gaming operators among its tenants.
For dividend investors, there's a lot to like about this casino landlord. Image source: Getty Images.
Experienced REIT investors may be familiar with Vici Properties, Gaming and Leisure's more prominent rival. They're sort of like the Coca-Cola and PepsiCo of casino REITs, but their operating models differ, and those differences could spell opportunity for GLPI.
A safer casino bet Importantly, investors don't have to stretch too far into the past to find sources of allure with this gaming REIT. The company reported first-quarter results last week, and not only did its adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) slightly beat Wall Street estimates, but the REIT also raised its 2026 guidance.
Yes, AFFO is among the laundry list of investing acronyms market participants need to know. Still, in simple terms, it's a vital gauge of a REIT's financial health, including its ability to sustain and grow dividends. One way of looking at Gaming and Leisure's increased AFFO guidance is that the aforementioned 6.59% dividend yield isn't a yield trap, and the payout increase streak that currently spans five years has the potential to grow.
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Regarding dividend safety, this gaming REIT concluded the first quarter with liquidity of $2.4 billion, including $275 million in cash, and with spending unlikely to exceed $850 million this year, the property owner probably won't be heading to capital markets to take on more debt.
Second, Penn Entertainment (PENN 1.12%), the company from which Gaming and Leisure was spun out nearly 13 years ago and the REIT's largest tenant, posted its own set of strong first-quarter results. In fact, it was Penn's brick-and-mortar casinos in the Midwest, South, and West, the property assets of which are owned by GLPI, that were the primary sources of strength. Translation: The REIT's biggest tenant can cover its rent obligations.
GLPI doesn't need Las Vegas Investors new to real estate investing should consider the differences between REITs that appear similar on the surface. As noted earlier, there are differences between Gaming and Leisure and its primary competitor, Vici. Namely, Vici is the largest owner of Las Vegas Strip real estate, while GLPI isn't going out of its way to add Sin City exposure.
Gaming and Leisure owns the land on which a pro baseball stadium is being built, as well as the site formerly occupied by the Tropicana, so the U.S. casino hub will be a contributor to the REIT's growth story, but a modest one at that.
That's by design. Management has long preferred the relative dependability of regional markets, believing those are safer places to allocate capital than Las Vegas. So it can be said that Gaming and Leisure is a good steward of investor capital, and with safety being the name of the dividend-investing game, that point shouldn't be overlooked.
We are changing our recommendation of Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) to a Hold, reflecting a fair valuation relative to invested capital. GLPI currently generates a healthy 163 bps investment spread, but its 160.72% enterprise value to invested capital signals slight overvaluation. GLPI's stable rent collection and low beta (0.67 since 2022) offer defensive attributes, but tenant concentration and non-investment grade exposure pose difficult to quantify risks.
This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.74%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.
Investors with an interest in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks have likely encountered both Cousins Properties (CUZ - Free Report) and Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
Currently, Cousins Properties has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Gaming and Leisure Properties has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that CUZ likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than GLPI has recently. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
CUZ currently has a forward P/E ratio of 8.81, while GLPI has a forward P/E of 11.38. We also note that CUZ has a PEG ratio of 1.91. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. GLPI currently has a PEG ratio of 1.97.
Another notable valuation metric for CUZ is its P/B ratio of 0.94. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, GLPI has a P/B of 2.61.
Based on these metrics and many more, CUZ holds a Value grade of B, while GLPI has a Value grade of C.
CUZ is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that CUZ is likely the superior value option right now.
WYOMISSING, Pa., May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI” or the “Company”), announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared the second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.82 per share of its common stock, marking an increase of $.04 per share per quarter from the prior level. The dividend is payable on June 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 12, 2026. Based on GLPI’s closing share price of $47.22 on May 20, the current dividend, on an annualized basis, reflects a yield of 6.95%. The second quarter 2025 cash dividend was $0.78 per share of the Company’s common stock.
While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion.
About Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including our expectations regarding the payment of future cash dividends. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about GLPI and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the following: the potential negative impact of inflation on our tenants' operations; the availability of and the ability to identify suitable and attractive acquisition and development opportunities and the ability to acquire and lease those properties on favorable terms; the ability to receive, or delays in obtaining, the regulatory approvals required to own and/or operate its properties, or other delays or impediments to completing acquisitions or projects; the effect of pandemics, such as COVID-19, on GLPI as a result of the impact such pandemics may have on the business operations of GLPI’s tenants and their continued ability to pay rent in a timely manner or at all; GLPI's ability to maintain its status as a REIT; our ability to access capital through debt and equity markets in amounts and at rates and costs acceptable to GLPI; the impact of our substantial indebtedness on our future operations; changes in the U.S. tax law and other state, federal or local laws, whether or not specific to REITs or to the gaming or lodging industries; and other factors described in GLPI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to GLPI or persons acting on GLPI’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release. GLPI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur as presented or at all.
On April 10, 2026, Korn Ferry KFY shares fell 5.3%, bringing the current price to $60.53. This decline comes amid a 52-week trading range of $58.95 to $78.50, reflecting a challenging market environment for the company.
GF Value™ verdict: KFY is currently priced at $60.53, which represents a 10.2% undervaluation compared to a GF Value™ of $67.43.GF Score™ of 93/100 indicates a strong overall performance, suggesting the stock has the potential for higher long-term returns.Most notable signal: The company has not seen any insider transactions in the last three months, indicating a stable insider sentiment. Is KFY Overvalued or Undervalued? Korn Ferry's current GF Value™ of $67.43 indicates that the stock is undervalued by approximately 10.2% at its current price of $60.53. This undervaluation presents an opportunity for potential investors, as the stock is trading below its estimated intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label of "Modestly Undervalued" further suggests a favorable margin of safety for long-term investors. However, it is essential to exercise caution, as market conditions can change rapidly, and the current valuation may not account for all potential risks.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. This means that while KFY appears attractive at its current price point, investors should remain vigilant about market dynamics that could affect the stock's performance going forward.
How Does KFY's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 12.0x 14.5x Forward P/E 10.6x N/A KFY's current P/E ratio of 12.0x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 14.5x, indicating that the stock is trading at a discount relative to its historical valuation. The forward P/E of 10.6x further emphasizes a favorable valuation situation. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, reinforcing the notion that KFY is undervalued at its current trading levels.
What Does KFY's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 93 Financial Strength 8/10 Profitability 9/10 Growth 9/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 5/10 KFY's GF Score™ of 93/100 indicates a strong overall performance across its evaluated dimensions. The company excels in Profitability (9/10) and Growth (9/10), showcasing its ability to generate returns and expand efficiently. Financial Strength is rated at 8/10, reflecting a solid balance sheet. However, the Momentum Rank of 5/10 suggests that the stock has not shown significant upward price movement recently, which may be a point of concern for some investors looking for growth trends.
What Are Insiders Doing with KFY Stock? In the last three months, there have been no insider transactions reported for Korn Ferry. This lack of activity might suggest that insiders are confident in the company's current position and future prospects, as they are not taking advantage of the recent price fluctuations to buy or sell shares. A stable insider sentiment can indicate a level of trust in the company's direction and strategic plans.
What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis of the GF Value™, Korn Ferry KFY is currently undervalued at a price of $60.53 compared to a GF Value™ of $67.43. This presents an opportunity for potential investors, though they should remain aware of market conditions and the company's momentum which may impact future performance.
For the complete analysis, visit the Korn Ferry KFY stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is KFY's GF Score™?
KFY has a GF Score™ of 93/100, indicating a strong overall performance and potential for higher long-term returns based on historical data.
Is KFY overvalued or undervalued?
KFY is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $67.43 compared to its market price of $60.53, representing a 10.2% margin of safety.
What is KFY's P/E ratio?
KFY's current P/E ratio is 12.0x, which is 18% below its 5-year median P/E of 14.5x, indicating a favorable valuation compared to its historical levels.
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Olstein Capital Management, L.P. increased its stake in Korn Ferry (KFY 0.06%) by 43,050 shares during the first quarter, an estimated $2.78 million trade based on quarterly average pricing, according to an April 21, 2026, SEC filing.
Olstein Capital Management, L.P. bought 43,050 Korn Ferry shares; estimated trade value is $2.78 million (based on quarterly average pricing)Quarter-end position value rose by $2.47 million, reflecting both share additions and stock price changesTransaction value represented a 0.61% change in the fund’s 13F reportable assets under managementFund held 120,000 Korn Ferry shares valued at $7.55 million after the tradeThe position represents 1.65% of fund AUM, which places it outside the fund's top five holdingsWhat happenedAccording to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated April 21, 2026, Olstein Capital Management, L.P. increased its holdings in Korn Ferry by 43,050 shares during the first quarter. The estimated transaction value was $2.78 million based on the average closing price for the quarter. At quarter end, the value of the Korn Ferry position rose by $2.47 million, a figure that includes both trading and stock price movements.
What else to knowOlstein Capital Management, L.P. added to its Korn Ferry stake, which now represents 1.65% of reportable assets under managementTop holdings after the filing:NYSE:DIS: $10.02 million (2.2% of AUM)NYSE:ST: $9.80 million (2.1% of AUM)NYSE:AVTR: $9.49 million (2.1% of AUM)NASDAQ:LKQ: $9.24 million (2.0% of AUM)NYSE:OMC: $8.89 million (1.9% of AUM)As of April 20, 2026, Korn Ferry shares were priced at $66.63, up 15.3% over the past year but underperforming the S&P 500 by 21.64 percentage pointsCompany OverviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$2.89 billionNet Income (TTM)$268.54 millionDividend Yield2.94%Price (as of market close 04-20-2026)$66.63Company SnapshotKorn Ferry provides organizational consulting, executive search, digital solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing services globally.The company generates revenue through consulting fees, executive and professional search placements, and tech-enabled talent management solutions.Its primary customers include public and private corporations, middle market and emerging growth companies, as well as government and non-profit organizations.Korn Ferry is a global leader in organizational consulting, leveraging a diversified business model across consulting, executive search, digital, and RPO segments. The company combines human capital expertise with technology-driven solutions to address complex talent and organizational challenges for clients worldwide.
What this transaction means for investorsOlstein Capital Management runs a concentrated portfolio of individual stocks with no ETFs in sight — about 95 positions, each selected on classic value criteria. That context matters when reading any add. This isn't a momentum fund chasing a hot name; it's a manager that buys companies it believes are mispriced relative to their fundamentals and waits for the market to catch up.
Korn Ferry fits that profile. It's a cyclical human capital business — executive search, organizational consulting, talent management — whose fortunes track corporate hiring activity and discretionary spending. When companies pull back on headcount and consulting budgets, Korn Ferry feels it. When corporate confidence returns, so does demand for its services. A value manager adding here is implicitly making a call that the market is underpricing the recovery potential.
For investors watching Korn Ferry, the things worth tracking are corporate hiring sentiment, CEO confidence surveys, and any commentary on consulting pipeline in upcoming earnings. If corporate spending picks up, Korn Ferry is operationally leveraged to that recovery in a way that isn't always obvious from the stock price alone.
Olstein's add is modest at 1.65% of AUM — consistent with how they size positions across a diversified book. It's a signal worth noting, not a blueprint to follow.
Seena Hassouna has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Walt Disney. The Motley Fool recommends LKQ. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHO:Jennifer Smith, Global Leader of Staffing & RPO at Joveo, the global leader in AI-led, high-performance recruitment marketing WHAT:
Will join Quincy Valencia, VP of Talent Transformation at Korn Ferry, to facilitate the HRO Today webinar, “The AI-Ready TA Leader in 2026.” WHEN:
Monday, May 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET WHERE:More information, including how to register, is available here.
DETAILS:
For many organizations, hiring remains broken, and layering on AI won’t fix a flawed foundation. Even so, talent acquisition leaders are under pressure to adopt these tools quickly, which leads to greater complexity rather than better outcomes.
During this HRO Today webinar, Jennifer Smith, Global Leader of Staffing & RPO at Joveo and Quincy Valencia, VP of Talent Transformation at Korn Ferry, will explain why retrofitting broken processes fails and provide clear guidance on how to rethink hiring from the ground up. With today’s TA leaders in mind, Smith and Valencia will provide a principled roadmap for designing AI-first hiring workflows that preserve the human judgment that candidates and stakeholders expect, while still delivering measurable results. That will include the six behaviors that distinguish an AI-ready TA leader, as outlined by Korn Ferry’s research-based framework.
Attendees will walk away understanding what ethical, transparent, and explainable AI hiring looks like in practice and how to develop the TA leadership skills they need to succeed in 2026 and beyond. Registration information for this session is available here.
About Joveo
As the global leader in AI-powered, high-performance recruitment marketing, Joveo is transforming talent attraction and recruitment media buying for the world’s largest employers, staffing firms, RPOs, and media agencies. The Joveo platform enables businesses to attract, source, engage, and hire the best candidates on time and within budget.
Powering millions of jobs every day, Joveo’s AI-led recruitment marketing platform uses advanced data science and machine learning to dynamically manage and optimize talent sourcing and applications across all online channels, while providing real-time insights at every step of the job seeker journey, from click to hire.
For more information about Joveo’s award-winning platform and solutions, visit www.joveo.com.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) has once again been recognized by Forbes Magazine as America's Best Executive Recruiter, marking the ninth time in the past 10 years the firm has earned the top spot since Forbes and market research firm Statista began publishing the annual rankings. In addition, Korn Ferry was recognized as one of the top professional search firms in America, elevating its position from the previous year. “We are pleased to be recognized once again by Forbes.
Alan Guarino, Korn Ferry vice chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the labor market, impact of AI on productivity, jobs numbers vs. return on people (ROP), and more.
Meta Platforms announced it would lay off approximately 10% of its workforce, 8,000 employees, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg citing "success isn't given." Tech layoffs in 2026 appear to be structural, not cyclical, as companies slash human headcount to self-fund massive AI infrastructure. As companies rush to flatten hierarchies and redesign modern workflows, this restructuring demand fuels growth opportunities for companies that can capitalize.
Korn Ferry remains rated 'Hold' as I await evidence of stronger growth and resilience to AI disruption. Management consistently guides conservatively, with KFY regularly beating top- and bottom-line estimates, but headline growth remains muted. Executive search and Digital segments show double-digit and high-single-digit growth, offsetting weakness in entry-level job placements.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced it is participating in the Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Korn Ferry EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Officer Robert Rozek will participate in a presentation at both events. The information for each conference is as follows: Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology &.
Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced it is participating in the Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Korn Ferry EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Officer Robert Rozek will participate in a presentation at both events.
The information for each conference is as follows:
Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:05 a.m. ET
The event will be broadcast live and accessible to the general public here.
William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:20 p.m. ET
The event will be broadcast live and accessible to the general public here.
The conferences can also be accessed through Korn Ferry’s Investor Relations website: Investor Relations: Korn Ferry (KFY). An audio replay will be available after the event at the same website address.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.
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Stock to Watch: FTI Consulting (FCN - Free Report) Based in Baltimore, Maryland, and founded in 1982, FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm aimed at helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve financial, legal, operational, political and regulatory, reputational, and transactional disputes. The company provides specialized consulting services across 34 countries with a total headcount of more than 8,374 employees. FTI has a team of highly qualified professionals who provide problem-solving and technology services primarily to major corporations, financial institutions and law firms. Its client list comprises a large percentage of the Fortune 500 companies, the FTSE 100 companies, as well as the majority of the largest 25 banks and the top 100 law firms in the world.
FCN is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. FCN has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 5.3% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.20 to $9.30 per share. FCN boasts an average earnings surprise of +26.2%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, FCN should be on investors' short list.
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of five Senior Managing Directors and five Managing Directors who further enhance the firm’s capabilities around cyber risk, data privacy and information governance.
“We are seeing significant demand in these key areas from the market,” said Anthony J. Ferrante, Global Head of the Cybersecurity practice at FTI Consulting. “Organizations are facing unprecedented digital exposure, operational and regulatory complexities and need practical solutions from trusted experts that help reduce risk, strengthen resilience and achieve compliance. We look forward to working with our new colleagues to deliver the expert-driven and intelligence-led solutions our clients rely on and expect.”
Sophie Ross, Global Chief Executive Officer of the Technology segment at FTI Consulting, said, “Data is growing exponentially, and so are the rules around it, with clients navigating more complex privacy and regulatory risk and compliance. Our growing team of experts augments our ability to meet demand and help clients get to answers faster: stronger governance, quicker progress towards compliance and a more defensible approach, so they can reduce risk and act on insights with confidence.”
Akshay Dhawan, who is based in Washington, D.C., joins the firm as a Senior Managing Director with more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and digital transformation. He joins from a global consulting firm where he built and led cloud security and compliance practices. In his role at FTI Consulting, he will help clients design and implement enterprise cybersecurity programs, with a particular focus on cloud and AI systems and national security-driven regulations.
David Manek, a Senior Managing Director based in Chicago, is a data privacy expert specializing in end-to-end large-scale, data-intensive regulatory change management initiatives. In his previous role at a global consulting firm, he led a team of data privacy, information security and data management experts focused on implementing complex data privacy and AI compliance solutions. In his role at FTI Consulting, he will help clients navigate emerging privacy and AI laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the EU AI Act and others.
Matt McClelland is a Senior Managing Director based in Charlotte and has more than two decades of experience in data and information governance and analytics. His experience includes building and overseeing the deployment of AI-supported tools and delivering enterprise programs across industries including healthcare, telecom, financial services and retail. At FTI Consulting, he will advise clients on next-generation operating model design, modernized policy and retention schedule development, large-scale defensible data deletion, change management and technology enablement.
Ankur Sheth is a Senior Managing Director based in New York. He brings deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk management and technology implementation. He will work with security, risk and IT leaders to navigate the evolving threat landscape and strengthen their cyber posture, guiding clients from assessment through architecture, design and program execution. Previously, he led the Technology and Cyber Risk Advisory practice at a global consulting firm.
Colleen M. Yushchak, who is based in Washington, D.C., joins the firm as a Senior Managing Director with more than 25 years of experience guiding companies through complex technology and legal challenges, with deep expertise in regulatory risk, governance and data protection. At FTI Consulting, she will support clients with designing and executing global privacy and compliance programs. Prior to joining the firm, she was the Global Data Privacy practice lead at a global consulting firm, where she implemented privacy compliance programs for organizations across multiple industries.
Mir Ali is a Managing Director based in Chicago and serves as an information and data governance expert who helps organizations build mature, compliant and defensible programs through modernizing policies, retention schedules and enterprise data deletion. At FTI Consulting, he will focus on supporting clients with data minimization, mapping and inventory, cyber and data privacy risk assessments, and building robust third-party risk management frameworks.
Emily Cohen is a Managing Director based in Chicago and brings nearly two decades of experience in data privacy, regulatory compliance, forensic investigation and litigation advisory. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, she led a global consulting firm’s tracking technology service offering and assisted with the design and deployment of privacy technology to support core functions including risk assessments, data inventories and third-party risk management. In her role at FTI Consulting, she will help clients with privacy programs, complex investigations and expert services related to tracking technologies.
David Farber, a Managing Director based in Charlotte, helps organizations navigate complex regulatory requirements, data privacy and implementation of privacy platforms. In his previous role at a global consulting firm, he supported risk assessments, data inventories, privacy rights process, tracking technology compliance and advised on privacy platform design and optimization. At FTI Consulting, he will focus on risk management strategies and compliance, and design and deploy technical frameworks for clients to address global data protection laws.
Matt Flora is a Managing Director based in New York and brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity governance and risk management. His experience includes helping clients map their security programs to industry-leading frameworks and regulations, identify security weaknesses, and mitigate enterprise-level risk. In his role at FTI Consulting, he will work with clients to build comprehensive cybersecurity risk and compliance programs, and support private equity clients and their portfolio companies in identifying and mitigating top security risks.
Kenric Tom, a Managing Director based in Miami, specializes in data privacy, AI regulatory compliance and digital risk, helping clients design and implement comprehensive privacy and risk management programs. In his previous role at a global consulting firm, he provided clients with technology and data governance solutions related to regulatory and compliance needs. At FTI Consulting, he will guide clients through the nuances of various privacy and AI laws and create robust program operations and technical controls that protect enterprise value and mitigate litigation risk.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
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Exencial Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN – Free Report) by 56.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,472 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,152 shares during the quarter. Exencial Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in FTI Consulting were worth $1,960,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Torray Investment Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of FTI Consulting by 33.0% in the fourth quarter. Torray Investment Partners LLC now owns 12,451 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,127,000 after purchasing an additional 3,090 shares during the last quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas boosted its position in FTI Consulting by 4.6% during the 4th quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 34,497 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $5,893,000 after acquiring an additional 1,531 shares in the last quarter. Accretive Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in FTI Consulting during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,148,000. M&T Bank Corp boosted its position in FTI Consulting by 10,081.4% during the 4th quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 321,731 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $54,961,000 after acquiring an additional 318,571 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH boosted its position in FTI Consulting by 31.3% during the 4th quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 6,419 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,101,000 after acquiring an additional 1,531 shares in the last quarter. 99.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
FTI Consulting Stock Performance FTI Consulting stock opened at $183.15 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $172.49 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $170.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a current ratio of 1.56. The stock has a market cap of $5.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.20 and a beta of -0.01. FTI Consulting, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $149.31 and a fifty-two week high of $189.30.
FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The business services provider reported $1.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.39. The business had revenue of $990.75 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $918.49 million. FTI Consulting had a return on equity of 15.42% and a net margin of 7.15%.The business’s revenue was up 10.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.56 EPS. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.900-9.600 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that FTI Consulting, Inc. will post 9.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $165.00.
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FTI Consulting Company Profile (Free Report)
FTI Consulting, Inc is a global business advisory firm providing multidisciplinary solutions designed to address complex challenges and strategic opportunities. The company’s primary service offerings encompass corporate finance & restructuring, economic consulting, forensic & litigation consulting, strategic communications, and technology. These capabilities enable clients to manage financial distress, navigate regulatory environments, resolve disputes, build trust with stakeholders, and leverage data-driven insights.
In its corporate finance & restructuring practice, FTI delivers restructuring, interim management, and transaction advisory services to companies facing operational or financial pressures.
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First Quarter 2026 Revenues of $983.3 Million, Up 9.5% Compared to $898.3 Million in Prior Year QuarterFirst Quarter 2026 EPS of $1.90, Up 9.2% Compared to EPS of $1.74 in Prior Year QuarterCompany Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
First quarter 2026 revenues of $983.3 million increased $85.1 million, or 9.5%, compared to revenues of $898.3 million in the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily driven by revenue growth in the Corporate Finance, Strategic Communications and Technology segments, which was partially offset by lower revenues in the Economic Consulting segment. Excluding an estimated positive impact of foreign currency translation (“FX”), revenues increased $60.8 million, or 6.8%, compared to the prior year quarter. Net income of $57.6 million compared to $61.8 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease in net income was primarily due to higher direct costs and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, which included legal settlement gains in the prior year quarter, as well as an increase in interest expense and a higher effective tax rate, which more than offset the increase in revenues. Adjusted EBITDA of $96.8 million, or 9.8% of revenues, compared to $115.2 million, or 12.8% of revenues, in the prior year quarter.
First quarter 2026 EPS of $1.90 compared to $1.74 in the prior year quarter. First quarter 2025 EPS included a $25.3 million special charge related to severance and other employee-related costs, which reduced EPS by $0.55. Excluding the $0.55 first quarter 2025 special charge, Adjusted EPS was $2.29 in the prior year quarter.
Steven H. Gunby, CEO and Chairman of FTI Consulting, commented, “We delivered strong revenue growth this quarter, which, notwithstanding a higher than expected tax rate and SG&A expenses, translated into solid bottom-line results. The continued powerful growth of our business, now over many years, underscores the importance of the expertise, judgment and credibility our experts offer our clients when they are facing their most complex and high-stakes challenges and opportunities, particularly in the complicated and disrupted world we face today.”
Cash Position and Capital Allocation
Net cash used in operating activities of $310.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to $465.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The year-over-year decrease in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to a decline in forgivable loan issuances, higher cash collections and lower income tax payments, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation payments.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased 787,098 shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $161.11 for a total cost of $126.8 million. As of March 31, 2026, approximately $364.9 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program.
Cash and cash equivalents of $198.3 million at March 31, 2026 compared to $151.1 million at March 31, 2025 and $265.1 million at December 31, 2025. Total debt, net of cash, of $556.7 million at March 31, 2026 compared to $8.9 million at March 31, 2025 and $99.9 million at December 31, 2025. The sequential increase in total debt, net of cash, was primarily due to annual bonus payments and share repurchases.
First Quarter 2026 Segment Results
Corporate Finance
Revenues in the Corporate Finance segment increased $65.9 million, or 19.2%, to $409.5 million in the quarter compared to $343.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand and realized bill rates for turnaround & restructuring, transactions and transformation services. Excluding an estimated positive impact of FX, revenues increased $57.4 million, or 16.7%. Segment operating income of $85.2 million compared to $41.0 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $88.7 million, or 21.6% of segment revenues, compared to $55.9 million, or 16.3% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation.
Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $2.3 million, or 1.2%, to $192.9 million in the quarter compared to $190.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher realized bill rates for risk & investigations and construction solutions services, which was partially offset by lower demand for dispute advisory services. Excluding an estimated positive impact of FX, revenues decreased $1.7 million, or 0.9%. Segment operating income of $23.1 million compared to $30.1 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $25.3 million, or 13.1% of segment revenues, compared to $37.5 million, or 19.7% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher compensation and SG&A expenses.
Economic Consulting
Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment decreased $4.2 million, or 2.3%, to $175.6 million in the quarter compared to $179.9 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to lower demand for non-merger and acquisition (“M&A”)-related antitrust services, which was partially offset by higher demand for financial economics and M&A-related antitrust services, as well as higher realized bill rates. Excluding an estimated positive impact of FX, revenues decreased $10.3 million, or 5.7%. Segment operating loss of $7.3 million compared to segment operating income of $12.1 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of a loss of $5.9 million compared to $14.4 million, or 8.0% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher compensation, largely related to an increase in forgivable loan amortization, and lower revenues.
Technology
Revenues in the Technology segment increased $5.2 million, or 5.3%, to $102.3 million in the quarter compared to $97.2 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for litigation and information governance, privacy & security services, which was partially offset by lower demand for investigations and M&A-related “second request” services. Excluding an estimated positive impact of FX, revenues increased $2.7 million, or 2.8%. Segment operating income of $7.7 million compared to $6.6 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $11.8 million, or 11.6% of segment revenues, compared to $11.6 million, or 11.9% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation.
Strategic Communications
Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment increased $16.0 million, or 18.4%, to $103.0 million in the quarter compared to $87.0 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for corporate reputation, public affairs and financial communications services. Excluding an estimated positive impact of FX, revenues increased $12.6 million, or 14.5%. Segment operating income of $20.8 million compared to $8.7 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $21.9 million, or 21.3% of segment revenues, compared to $12.9 million, or 14.8% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, largely related to variable compensation.
2026 Guidance
The Company is reaffirming its full year 2026 revenue guidance range of between $3.940 billion and $4.100 billion. The Company is also reaffirming its full year 2026 EPS guidance range of between $8.90 and $9.60. The Company does not expect Adjusted EPS to differ from EPS.
First Quarter 2026 Conference Call
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss first quarter 2026 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The call can be accessed live and will be available for replay over the internet for 90 days by logging onto the Company’s investor relations website here.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
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In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated and segment financial information that may not be presented in our financial statements or prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain of these financial measures are considered not in conformity with GAAP ("non-GAAP financial measures") under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Specifically, we have referred to the following non-GAAP financial measures:
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We have included the definition of Segment Operating Income (Loss), which is a GAAP financial measure, below in order to more fully define the components of certain non-GAAP financial measures in the accompanying analysis of financial information. We define Segment Operating Income (Loss) as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. We use Segment Operating Income (Loss) for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as Segment Operating Income (Loss) before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a basis to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it reflects core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash.
We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends. Many of our competitors use alternative measures of operating performance. Non-GAAP financial measures are used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that our non-GAAP financial measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with useful supplemental information.
We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as net income and EPS, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, the gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with useful supplemental information on our business operating results, including underlying trends.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable with other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.
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FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts) March 31, December 31, 2026 2025 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $198,276 $265,091 Accounts receivable, net 1,148,084 1,037,678 Current portion of notes receivable 91,370 87,861 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 119,159 126,997 Total current assets 1,556,889 1,517,627 Property and equipment, net 166,209 169,333 Operating lease assets 193,796 201,492 Goodwill 1,239,835 1,242,777 Intangible assets, net 12,908 13,547 Notes receivable, net 245,719 250,667 Other assets 91,174 95,085 Total assets $3,506,530 $3,490,528 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other $254,298 $206,247 Accrued compensation 369,346 712,335 Billings in excess of services provided 53,184 56,607 Total current liabilities 676,828 975,189 Long-term debt, net 754,257 365,000 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 214,955 224,510 Deferred income taxes 103,251 99,611 Other liabilities 95,540 92,487 Total liabilities 1,844,831 1,756,797 Stockholders’ equity Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 5,000; none
outstanding — — Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 75,000; shares
issued and outstanding — 30,145 (2026) and 30,864 (2025) 301 309 Additional paid-in capital — 354 Retained earnings 1,801,055 1,862,672 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (139,657) (129,604)Total stockholders’ equity 1,661,699 1,733,731 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,506,530 $3,490,528 FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025 (Unaudited)Revenues$983,345 $898,282 Operating expenses Direct cost of revenues 676,518 608,928 Selling, general and administrative expenses 222,298 184,335 Special charges — 25,295 Amortization of intangible assets 612 1,017 899,428 819,575 Operating income 83,917 78,707 Other income (expense) Interest income and other 1,074 2,842 Interest expense (6,445) (968) (5,371) 1,874 Income before income tax provision 78,546 80,581 Income tax provision 20,915 18,757 Net income$57,631 $61,824 Earnings per common share ― basic$1.92 $1.76 Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic 29,984 35,053 Earnings per common share ― diluted$1.90 $1.74 Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted 30,329 35,500 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0$(10,053) $14,574 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (10,053) 14,574 Comprehensive income$47,578 $76,398 FTI CONSULTING, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND EPS TO ADJUSTED EPS
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025 (Unaudited)Net income $57,631 $61,824 Add back: Special charges — 25,295 Tax impact of special charges — (5,799)Adjusted Net Income $57,631 $81,320 EPS $1.90 $1.74 Add back: Special charges — 0.71 Tax impact of special charges — (0.16)Adjusted EPS $1.90 $2.29 Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding ― diluted 30,329 35,500 FTI CONSULTING, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED SEGMENT EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(Unaudited) Corporate Finance Forensic and Litigation Consulting Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated Corporate TotalNet income $57,631 Interest income and other (1,074)Interest expense 6,445 Income tax provision 20,915 Operating income (loss) $85,230 $23,085 $(7,331) $7,703 $20,838 $(45,608) $83,917 Depreciation of property and equipment 3,105 1,950 1,449 4,130 984 671 12,289 Amortization of intangible assets 315 229 — — 68 — 612 Adjusted EBITDA $88,650 $25,264 $(5,882) $11,833 $21,890 $(44,937) $96,818 Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
(Unaudited) Corporate Finance Forensic and Litigation Consulting Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated Corporate TotalNet income $61,824 Interest income and other (2,842)Interest expense 968 Income tax provision 18,757 Operating income $40,950 $30,106 $12,089 $6,594 $8,725 $(19,757) $78,707 Depreciation of property and equipment 2,582 1,713 1,359 3,070 841 580 10,145 Amortization of intangible assets 719 229 — — 69 — 1,017 Special charges 11,696 5,475 983 1,928 3,268 1,945 25,295 Adjusted EBITDA $55,947 $37,523 $14,431 $11,592 $12,903 $(17,232) $115,164 FTI CONSULTING, INC.
OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT Segment
Revenues
N/M Not meaningful(1)The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric. FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025 (Unaudited)Operating activities Net income$57,631 $61,824 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation of property and equipment 12,289 10,145 Amortization of intangible assets 612 1,017 Amortization of notes receivable 23,099 9,930 Provision for expected credit losses 7,283 7,214 Share-based compensation 10,608 9,753 Deferred income taxes 2,933 8,889 Other 232 275 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled (123,341) (74,890)Notes receivable, net of repayments (22,564) (162,003)Prepaid expenses and other assets 5,275 (4,445)Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other 36,268 7,653 Income taxes 7,922 (30,198)Accrued compensation (325,018) (310,495)Billings in excess of services provided (3,252) 121 Net cash used in operating activities (310,023) (465,210)Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment and other (10,618) (17,803)Net cash used in investing activities (10,618) (17,803)Financing activities Borrowings under revolving line of credit 590,000 235,000 Repayments under revolving line of credit (500,000) (75,000)Proceeds from issuance of term loan 300,000 — Purchase and retirement of common stock (126,827) (182,641)Share-based compensation tax withholdings (5,954) (11,576)Deposits and other 1,279 1,916 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 258,498 (32,301)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (4,672) 5,942 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (66,815) (509,372)Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 265,091 660,493 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$198,276 $151,121 FTI Consulting, Inc.
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100
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FTI Consulting (FCN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.9 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.29 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -9.95%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this business advisory firm would post earnings of $1.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.78, delivering a surprise of +28.06%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
FTI Consulting, which belongs to the Zacks Consulting Services industry, posted revenues of $983.35 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.96%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $898.28 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
FTI Consulting shares have added about 5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.2%.
What's Next for FTI Consulting?While FTI Consulting has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for FTI Consulting was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.32 on $1 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.30 on $4.01 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Consulting Services is currently in the top 39% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Huron Consulting (HURN - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 5.
This consulting company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.58 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Huron Consulting's revenues are expected to be $434.63 million, up 9.8% from the year-ago quarter.
AMSTERDAM, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the expansion of its Business Transformation practice with the appointment of Anand Raghuraman as a Senior Managing Director within the firm’s Corporate Finance segment.
Mr. Raghuraman, who is based in Amsterdam, has more than 25 years of experience in consultancy and the retail and consumer products industry. He has led and advised on commercial strategies, operational improvement initiatives and complex enterprise-wide profit improvement programmes for businesses and private equity (“PE”) firms globally, including Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia.
In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Raghuraman will work closely with PE firms and their portfolio companies to help retail and consumer-facing businesses improve their operations and deliver transformations that support long-term goals. He also will collaborate with colleagues on pre-deal diligence and post-deal optimisation work and serve as interim Chief Transformation Officer for client engagements.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Raghuraman served as a Senior Advisor to FTI Consulting’s Business Transformation practice in Amsterdam. Before this, he was a Partner at Roland Berger, where he co-founded the firm’s Americas Consumer Goods & Retail practice. In addition, Mr. Raghuraman has previously held senior positions at Riveron, EY, the Boston Consulting Group and Kurt Salmon. Working in industry, he served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy at U.S.-based retailer Ross Stores and has been a senior advisor to several retail and consumer technology startups.
“Having worked with Anand, I have been impressed by his commercial instincts, leadership and commitment to helping clients achieve their bottom line,” said Jasper Schrijver, Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance segment in Benelux at FTI Consulting. “In our key markets around the world, we continue to strengthen our industry-focused transformation capabilities and the support that we offer our PE clients. Anand’s expertise in the consumer retail and fashion industries, combined with his PE experience, will play a key role in enhancing our Benelux offering. We are delighted to welcome him as a senior member of the team.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Raghuraman said, “At FTI Consulting, we have brilliant people with diverse skills that are highly valued by businesses dealing with challenges and pursuing new opportunities. I’m excited to play my part, supporting clients in the retail and consumer products sector here in Amsterdam and across Europe.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
FTI Consulting, Inc.
200 Aldersgate
Aldersgate Street
London, EC1A 4HD
Key Takeaways FCN Q2 EPS of $1.90 missed estimates, down 17% YoY, while revenues rose 9.5% to $983.3M. FCN saw strong growth in Corporate Finance and Strategic Communications offset by Economic weakness. FCN EBITDA fell 16% with a margin down to 9.8%, as shares dropped 6.3% post-earnings release. FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN - Free Report) reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results, wherein the earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but revenues beat the same.
The stock lost 6.3% since the earnings release on April 30 in response to the earnings miss.
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Quarterly adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.90, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 and decreased 17% year over year. Meanwhile, total revenues of $983.4 million beat the consensus estimate by 1% and increased 9.5% year over year.
FTI Consulting shares have gained 1.7% over the past year against the 39.7% decline in the industry it belongs to and a 33.8% rise in the Zacks S&P 500 composite.
FCN’s Segmental PerformanceTechnology revenues increased 5.3% year over year to $102.3 million, driven by higher demand for litigation and information governance, privacy and security services, partially offset by lower demand for investigations and M&A-related second request services.
Economic Consulting revenues dropped 2.4% year over year to $175.65 million, primarily due to lower demand for antitrust services, partially offset by higher demand for financial economic services and higher realized bill rates.
Corporate Finance & Restructuring revenues gained 19.2% year over year to $409.5 million. The increase was primarily driven by higher demand and realized bill rates in turnaround and restructuring, which grew 19%, transactions, up 18%. and transformation, up 20%, compared with the prior-year quarter.
Strategic Communications revenues increased 18.4% year over year to $103 million. The increase was primarily driven by higher demand for corporate reputation, public affairs and financial communications services.
Forensic and Litigation Consulting revenues rose 1.2% year over year to $192.9 million, driven by higher realized bill rates for risk investigation and construction solutions services, partially offset by lower demand for dispute advisory services.
FCN’s Margins ExpandAdjusted EBITDA came in at $96.8 million, down 16% on a year-over-year basis. The adjusted EBITDA margin declined 300 basis points year over year to 9.8%.
FCN’s Balance Sheet and Cash Flow FiguresFTI Consulting exited the quarter with a cash and cash equivalent of $198.3 million compared with $265.1 million in the prior quarter. FCN generated $310 million of cash from operating activities in the quarter. The capital expenditure was $10.6 million.
FCN’s GuidanceFor the full-year 2026, the company currently expects the tax rate to be in the band of 22-24%.
FCN currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Earnings SnapshotManpowerGroup (MAN - Free Report) reported impressive first-quarter 2026 results, with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
MAN’s adjusted earnings (excluding 46 cents from non-recurring items) were 51 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent and increased 16% from the year-ago quarter’s level. Total revenues were $4.5 billion, which beat the consensus estimate by $171.4 million and improved 10.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Robert Half (RHI - Free Report) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of 14 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and down 17.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Quarterly revenues were $1.3 billion, down 3.8% year over year and slightly below the consensus mark of $1.31 billion, implying a 0.9% miss. Management pointed to strengthening same-day, constant-currency trends in talent solutions as the quarter progressed and into early April, with contract bill rates up 2.6% from a year ago on an adjusted basis.
MILAN, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Emanuele Grasso as a Senior Managing Director and Leader of the firm’s Corporate Finance segment in Italy.
Based in Milan, Mr. Grasso returns to Italy after nearly a decade in New York, bringing more than 30 years of experience advising private equity firms, insurers, asset managers, payment services providers and other global financial services institutions on complex corporate transactions. During his time in New York, he advised leading international clients on several high-profile cross-border deals, further strengthening his global perspective. His expertise is particularly focused on financial due diligence, M&A and all aspects of special purpose acquisition company transactions. Mr. Grasso has worked on deals in more than 20 countries worldwide, including Italy, the UK, Germany, France and the United States.
In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Grasso will lead the growth of the firm’s corporate finance capabilities in Italy, focusing on transactions and transformation. He also will play a key role in driving the expansion of dedicated financial services teams across the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) region, and will contribute to cross-border projects.
“Emanuele has built high-performing teams and brings decades of experience advising financial services clients on transactions around the world,” said Jean-Werner de T’Serclaes, EMEA Co-Chair and Leader of EMEA Financial Services at FTI Consulting. “He joins us at a great time, as we are investing in our capabilities in Italy and our financial services offering globally. In areas like transactions, we are adding more depth to assist clients with critical commercial decisions and help them get complex deals over the line with speed and confidence. Emanuele’s technical and leadership skills will be a valuable asset as we continue to expand our EMEA-wide offering.”
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Grasso was a Partner on the Transaction Services team at PwC in New York. Before that, he was based in Milan, where he helped PwC expand its European financial services transactional team and built a successful sports unit focused on football finance.
Diederick van de Plas, EMEA Co-Chair and EMEA Head of the Corporate Finance segment at FTI Consulting, added, “Our focus is on strengthening our presence in Italy and across EMEA. Hiring exceptional talent like Emanuele reflects that. His arrival is an important step as we expand our work with clients in Italy and broaden our support across financial services transactions and corporate finance activity across our markets. We are very pleased to have him join our team.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Grasso said, “Returning to my hometown to join FTI Consulting is an exciting move for me. We are entrepreneurial and have the global reach and multidisciplinary integration that global clients today demand. I look forward to contributing to the growth of our capabilities, both here in Italy and across Europe, building teams of experts that can consistently deliver at the highest standard for our clients.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
FTI Consulting, Inc.
200 Aldersgate
Aldersgate Street
London, EC1A 4HD
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the findings of its third annual Hospital Operations Outlook Survey, which found that 92% of hospital leaders are anticipating major or moderate effects on their financial performance over the next decade as affordability concerns intensify, federal policy shifts take hold and care continues to move beyond the hospital setting.
This year’s findings suggest the pressures facing hospitals are no longer isolated challenges, but interconnected forces affecting financial stability, workforce capacity and care delivery. The hospital leaders surveyed also pointed to physician recruitment constraints (86%), data security and privacy concerns (57%) and workforce shortages and burnout (39%) as among the top pressures shaping the road ahead.
“These are turbulent times for American hospitals and the health system,” said Lauren Crawford Shaver, Head of the Americas Healthcare & Life Sciences practice within the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting. “Healthcare affordability and reform are the driving themes as we head into this year’s midterm elections, which is leading to increased scrutiny of hospitals and how they deliver care and at what cost. The leaders and hospitals that will emerge out of these challenging times will be those that zoom up, see the big picture, and chart a path forward that addresses the problems of today, while planning for the ones of the future.”
Key findings from the survey include:
Hospitals continue to expand digital capabilities, with 92% of respondents saying they are operating digital front doors and 89% said they are supporting integrated virtual-to-physical care models. Despite these efforts, patient wait times have increased (averaging five or more hours), indicating ongoing challenges in patient throughput and potential staffing constraints.When it comes to cybersecurity and technology, hospital leaders’ concerns have shifted. In 2025, AI application in hospital operations was the top tech concern (52%), with cybersecurity second (49%). This year, cybersecurity and data privacy are tied at the top (57%), while AI concerns have moderated to less than 40%, suggesting hospitals may be more comfortable with AI governance.Value-based care, while enabled by digital tools in supporting preventative care, chronic disease management and more integrated scheduling across care-settings is beginning to deliver more consistent improvements in patient experience — jumping from 37% in 2024 to 53% this year — yet, operational challenges continue to hamper significant progress. “For hospitals, there’s a lot of cause for concern amidst the uncertain road ahead,” said Rebecca Ayer Pitt, a Managing Director in the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice within the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting. “However, organizations that are bold and dare to dream big can turn today’s pressures into catalysts for progress. Right now, there is great opportunity for hospitals to reimagine how care is delivered, expand access, and drive more innovative, patient-centered solutions that strengthen the future of healthcare.”
The full survey report can be found here.
About the Survey
FTI Consulting surveyed more than 200 leadership-level decision makers across academic medical centers, health systems, and standalone hospitals between March 11 and March 25, 2026.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com
FTI Consulting, Inc.
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100
LONDON, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Lexecon, a subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), today announced the appointment of Nicola Mazzarotto as an Executive Vice President in London.
MUNICH, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of M&A and transactions expert Andreas P. Stöcklin as a Senior Managing Director in the firm’s Corporate Finance segment.
Mr. Stöcklin, who is based in Munich, will lead the firm’s Transactions practice across Continental Europe and support the ongoing expansion of M&A, driving independent board advisory, transaction due diligence, carve-out and valuation capabilities across the region. Mr. Stöcklin will also be a member of the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) management committee.
“Transactions advisory is a priority area for FTI Consulting across Europe, building on the strong foundations of our UK and the Middle East teams,” said Diederick van der Plas, EMEA Co-Chair and EMEA Head of the Corporate Finance segment at FTI Consulting. “Andreas joins us at an important stage in our growth. He successfully built a pan-European Transactions practice from the ground up and brings precisely the kind of experience we need to scale our offering across Continental Europe. It is great to have him on the team and I look forward to working closely with him.”
Mr. Stöcklin has more than 25 years of experience in cross border transactions across the deal lifecycle and providing independent board advice for publicly listed corporations and leading private equity firms. He has particular expertise in M&A advisory, with a focus on complex carve-outs in the telecom, media and technology and business services sectors. Mr. Stöcklin brings a strong track record in building multidisciplinary transaction teams across Germany and Europe.
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Stöcklin held several senior leadership positions at Kroll, where he was a member of the global financial advisory leadership team, head of EMEA Corporate Finance, co-chair of the EMEA management committee and the country leader for Germany.
“As a senior transactions advisor with extensive experience providing board-level advice, Andreas adds significant and immediate value to our clients and team,” said Christian Säuberlich, Country Leader of FTI Consulting in the Germany, Switzerland and Austria (“DACH”) region. “We are committed to growing our Transactions capabilities in Germany to help our clients get deals done and deliver real long-term value. The key to this is combining strong industry knowledge with crucial insights that support decisions at critical points in the deal process. Andreas brings complementary leadership and corporate finance skills that will be instrumental as we strengthen our offering and expand our team to achieve this.”
Commenting on his appointment Mr. Stöcklin said, “FTI Consulting’s global reach, entrepreneurial drive and collaborative culture were a huge draw for me. I look forward to working with this incredibly talented team to continue building a market-leading transactions advisory practice for our corporate and private equity clients.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
FTI Consulting, Inc.
200 Aldersgate
Aldersgate Street
London, EC1A 4HD
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Lexecon, a subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), today announced that Anja Lambrecht, a Professor of Marketing at London Business School, and Matthew Notowidigdo, the David McDaniel Keller Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, have affiliated with the firm.
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Damon Yousefy as a Senior Managing Director in the Transactions practice within the firm’s Corporate Finance segment.
Mr. Yousefy, who is based in Dallas, specializes in restructuring and bankruptcy tax and has worked on numerous notable debt restructurings advising companies on complex tax matters. His experience also includes large-scale mergers and acquisitions as well as distressed M&A services across a variety of industries including oil and gas, technology, media, mining and other sectors.
In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Yousefy will support companies in financial distress on complex tax issues such as cancellation of debt income, significant modifications, liability management transactions, and partnership tax considerations in restructurings. He will also help clients through tax due diligence, structuring, and tax modeling for U.S. and international transactions.
“Geopolitical instability and high energy prices are impacting multiple industries, while interest rates and private credit stress add pressure to leveraged companies,” said Melissa Wichman, Co-Leader of U.S. Tax Advisory at FTI Consulting. “Damon’s track record of delivering value through early tax intervention and his ability to work across industries will be instrumental to help our clients successfully navigate market volatility.”
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Yousefy was a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, where he managed distressed client engagements and led multi-billion-dollar debt restructuring and bankruptcy tax engagements. He previously worked at PwC, where he focused on M&A and restructuring tax services.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Yousefy said, “FTI Consulting is known in the industry as a leading restructuring firm, capable of offering clients fully integrated and comprehensive tax support. I look forward to joining my colleagues as we anticipate challenges, preserve liquidity and unlock value for our clients.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at fticonsulting.com
FTI Consulting, Inc.
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100
On May 14, 2026, Fiduciary Management disclosed a new position in FTI Consulting (FCN 2.47%), acquiring 823,713 shares—an estimated $140.52 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.
What happenedAccording to a May 14, 2026, SEC filing, Fiduciary Management Inc initiated a new stake in FTI Consulting by acquiring 823,713 shares during the first quarter. The estimated transaction value is $140.52 million, calculated using the mean unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The quarter-end position was valued at $145.61 million, a figure that reflects both the new shares and price movement in the period.
Top holdings after the filing:NYSE:ARMK: $429.23 million (5.3% of AUM)NASDAQ:BKNG: $395.40 million (4.9% of AUM)NYSE:SCHW: $325.69 million (4.0% of AUM)As of May 13, 2026, shares of FTI Consulting were priced at $144.83, down about 10% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by roughly 38 percentage points.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$3.87 billionNet income (TTM)$266.68 millionPrice (as of market close May 13, 2026)$144.83One-year price change(10%)Company snapshotFTI Consulting provides business advisory, restructuring, forensic and litigation consulting, economic consulting, technology, and strategic communications services across multiple industries.The firm generates revenue primarily through consulting fees for specialized expertise in managing change, mitigating risk, and resolving complex disputes for corporate clients.It serves a global client base including corporations, law firms, government agencies, and industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, energy, and technology.The company operates across five specialized segments, enabling it to deliver tailored solutions for clients facing transformation, regulatory, or litigation-driven needs.
What this transaction means for investorsThis purchase looks like a classic contrarian bet on a high-quality business that has fallen out of favor with the market. FTI Consulting shares have lagged badly over the past year, but the company's underlying results suggest demand for its expertise remains strong.
Revenue climbed 9.5% year over year to $983.3 million in the first quarter, driven by particularly strong growth in Corporate Finance and Strategic Communications, two areas that tend to benefit when companies face disruption, restructuring, regulatory scrutiny, or major strategic decisions. Meanwhile, CEO Steven Gunby pointed to the "complicated and disrupted world we face today" as a driver of demand for the firm's experts: Corporate Finance revenue jumped 19%, while Strategic Communications revenue rose 18%. The company also reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance of $3.94 billion to $4.10 billion and EPS guidance of $8.90 to $9.60.
One thing worth watching is profitability. While revenue grew, adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 9.8% from 12.8% a year earlier as compensation and SG&A expenses increased. That said, it seems like this new position suggests Fiduciary Management may see the recent share price weakness as an opportunity rather than a warning sign.
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LONDON, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Liz Lynch as a Senior Managing Director within the firm’s Strategic Communications segment.
Ms. Lynch, who is based in London, brings almost 20 years of experience advising businesses and senior leaders on strategic communications, notably in relation to corporate reputation, public affairs and crisis events. She has supported executive teams through periods of transformation, regulatory scrutiny and other high-stakes situations, with significant expertise in crisis leadership, stakeholder engagement, corporate positioning and campaigning.
In her role at FTI Consulting, Ms. Lynch will join the Corporate Reputation practice, where she will advise boards, C-suite leaders and corporate affairs teams on event-driven and critical reputational issues.
“Liz brings an outstanding combination of corporate affairs, policy and crisis management experience,” said Ant Moore, Head of the Corporate Reputation practice within FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications segment in London. “Her experience leading communications responses and, from her time in-house, external affairs during periods of intense change, combined with her strategic judgement and understanding of complex stakeholder environments, is a huge asset to our clients and our team.”
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Lynch was a Partner at Apella Advisors. Before this, she served as Head of External Affairs & Public Policy at TSB Bank, where she played a leading role in managing the bank’s communications and stakeholder engagement during a period of significant transformation and scrutiny. Earlier in her career, she held roles across Parliament and broadcast journalism, including positions with the BBC.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Lynch said, “I’m delighted to join FTI Consulting at a time when organisations are looking to strategic communications to help them navigate external complexity with real clarity and confidence. I look forward to working with the team to bring our unparalleled breadth and depth of expertise to clients."
Charles Armitstead, Head of the UK Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting, added, “Liz is another excellent addition to our growing senior team in London. Her appointment reflects the momentum across our Strategic Communications business as we continue investing in senior talent and integrated capabilities to support clients facing increasingly complex reputational, regulatory and market challenges.”
Ms. Lynch’s appointment follows a series of recent senior hires across FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications business in London, including Benedict Brogan, Duncan Mavin and Mike Davies.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
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WASHINGTON, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released its 2026 Private Equity Value Creation Index, a global survey of more than 550 senior private equity leaders, which found that artificial intelligence (“AI”) is accelerating the speed of value creation, while mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) has emerged as the industry’s top value driver despite taking longer to deliver results.
“Private equity leaders can no longer rely on a single lever for value creation. The data shows that AI is delivering faster outcomes, but it’s most effective when embedded into core operational and commercial initiatives,” said Scott Bingham, Global Co-Leader of Transactions at FTI Consulting. “At the same time, M&A has re-emerged as the leading value driver, rewarding firms that treat integration and execution as a core capability.”
Overall, private equity firms are delivering results more quickly, with 63% of respondents achieving measurable impact within 12 months, up from 41% last year. This shift is attributed to the need to generate value faster which is leading to earlier execution during diligence and the increased use of standardized playbooks and technology.
AI: Time-to-Value Doubles as Firms Move from Experimentation to Execution
The survey found a significant increase in the speed of AI-driven results, with 66% of respondents reporting AI-related benefits within 12 months, up from 34% last year. This improvement reflects a shift toward applying AI to a narrower set of established use cases tied to core value creation levers.
Despite faster results, implementation remains uneven. Only 31% of firms report efficient or mostly efficient AI implementation, while the majority describe outcomes as mixed or difficult.
M&A: From Lowest Priority to #1 Value Lever
M&A recorded the most notable shift in this year’s survey, rising from the lowest-ranked lever in 2025 to the top priority for private equity firms in 2026. With organic growth harder to come by, strategic acquisitions have become a primary growth engine. In fact, 51% of respondents report exceeding their M&A business case, one of the top-ranked levers to do so. Respondents who ranked M&A as the top value generator also increased from 7% to 24% year over year.
Yet, M&A remains the slowest value creation lever, with only 25% of firms achieving results within 12 months. Execution also remains a constraint, with just 35% of firms describing M&A implementation as efficient or very efficient, the lowest among all levers.
High Performers Show Consistent Outperformance Across AI and M&A
This year, the report identified a high performer segment representing approximately 40% of respondents. These firms are defined as those that reported exceeding expected returns over the past 12 months. Across both AI and M&A, high performers report stronger outcomes than their peers.
“The firms outperforming in today's environment are those taking an increasingly active, structured approach to value creation”, said Diederick van der Plas, EMEA Co-Chairman and Head of EMEA Corporate Finance. “The results show that high performers deploy growth levers at nearly twice the rate of their peers, alongside AI-enabled execution and disciplined M&A."
Key findings include:
46% of high performers rate their M&A implementation as smooth, compared with 29% of other firms, reflecting stronger execution from deal thesis through integration.This execution advantage is associated with better M&A outcomes, underscoring that performance is driven by post-close delivery rather than deal volume.In AI, high performers are not adopting at materially higher rates, but they are more effective in generating results, with 19% of high performers reporting exceeding their AI business case, compared to 5% of others.The data suggests high performers apply AI more deliberately, embedding it into core value creation levers rather than treating it as a standalone initiative. Read the full report here.
About the 2026 Private Equity Value Creation Index
The 2026 Private Equity Value Creation Index is based on a global survey of 555 senior private equity leaders across 14 countries, between January 19 and February 17, 2026. Respondents assessed nine commercial and operational value creation levers and two enablers, including artificial intelligence, across dimensions such as frequency of use, implementation, time-to-value, performance against business case and 2026 priorities.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
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Company repurchased approximately 19.1 million shares at an average price per share of $107.94 since June 2016 June 05, 2026 07:30 ET | Source: FTI Consulting, Inc.
WASHINGTON, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that on June 3, 2026, FTI Consulting’s Board of Directors authorized an additional $370.0 million to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock under its stock repurchase program. As of June 2, 2026, FTI Consulting has repurchased an aggregate of approximately 19.1 million shares at an average price per share of $107.94 since the repurchase program was originally authorized in June 2016, for an aggregate cost of approximately $2.1 billion. After giving effect to share repurchases through that date and the increased authorization, FTI Consulting has approximately $507.4 million remaining available for common stock repurchases under its program. No time limit has been established for the completion of FTI Consulting’s stock repurchase program, and the program may be suspended, discontinued or replaced by the Board at any time without prior notice.
Under its stock repurchase program, FTI Consulting may repurchase shares of its common stock in open-market purchases or by any other method in accordance with applicable securities laws and other laws, rules and regulations. The specific timing, price and amount of repurchases will be determined by FTI Consulting’s management, in its discretion, and will vary based on market conditions, securities law limitations, applicable laws, rules and regulations, and other factors. The repurchases may be funded using available cash on hand or a combination of cash and available borrowings under FTI Consulting’s senior secured revolving bank credit facility.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including among other things, statements about plans for common stock repurchases, are forward-looking statements. When used in this release, words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “may” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon FTI Consulting’s expectations at the time it makes them and various assumptions. FTI Consulting’s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and it believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s plans, expectations or forecasts will be achieved. Factors that could cause changes to FTI Consulting’s plans, expectations or forecasts include risks described under the heading “Item 1A Risk Factors” in FTI Consulting’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026, and in FTI Consulting’s other filings with the SEC. FTI Consulting is under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform such statements to actual results or events and does not intend to do so.
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WASHINGTON, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Lexecon, a subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), today announced that Dennis Zhang, a Professor of Operations and Marketing at Washington University in St. Louis's Olin Business School, has affiliated with the firm.
WASHINGTON, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of former healthcare executive Sean O'Reilly as a Senior Managing Director in the firm's Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice.
ALVARADO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trophy Signature Homes, a subsidiary of Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE: GRBK), is proud to announce the grand opening of Lone Oak, a new residential master-planned community in Alvarado, Texas. Now open for sales and tours, this neighborhood features modern, energy-efficient homes paired with thoughtfully designed amenities that bring people together. From outdoor recreation to everyday conveniences, this is a place where families can truly connect, create me.
LAVON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trophy Signature Homes, a subsidiary of Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE: GRBK), has announced the development of Nicholson Ranch, a new 1,635-lot master-planned community in Lavon, Texas. Ranked as one of the fastest-growing areas in North Texas, Lavon is attracting homebuyers with its surge of new residential developments, affordable housing options, and a desirable location in the DFW Metroplex near Lavon Lake, offering convenient access to the region's ameniti.
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rainwater Crossing, a welcoming master-planned community in Celina, Texas, is on track for its spring 2026 debut. Developed in collaboration between Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE:GRBK) and HFI Capital Management, LLC (HFI), the community will showcase its first model homes in May 2026. Phase One homebuilders include Normandy Homes and Centre Living Homes. Each builder brings thoughtfully designed homes that combine timeless style and modern appeal. These homes.
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE: GRBK) (the “Company” or “Green Brick”), the third largest homebuilder in Dallas-Fort Worth, announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, after the market closes on April 29, 2026. Jim Brickman, Green Brick's CEO, will host an earnings conference call to discuss its results at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The call will be webcast on the Company's website In.
